Clinical Leader - ICU

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:

UNIT SUMMARY:

The ICU at The Credit Valley Hospital Site is a 24-bed, Level 3, medical/surgical critical care unit staffed by an interprofessional team supporting a wide patient population within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the community in which we live and serve. Our distinctive ICU offers first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ICU at the Credit Valley Hospital Site is approximately a 24 bed, level 3 medical/surgical critical care unit staffed by an interprofessional team. Our distinctive ICU offers first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Intensive Care Unit, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing superior patient centered care in a dynamic, complex and rapidly changing environment where they will be given the opportunity to drive innovation and change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• ACLS & Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate required
• Minimum of 3-5 years Intensive Care Unit nursing experience.
• CCRN certificate completion is an asset.
• Experienced with monitors, pumps, ECG machines, phlebotomy, and invasive pressure monitoring ventilators.
• Excellent decision making & problem solving skills
• Strong leadership & assessment skills
• History of ongoing professional development and be a self-directed learner
• Demonstrates compassion, excellence and courage in daily interactions
• Demonstrated respect and support for diversity within and among our patients, families and teams.
• Recent experience in mentoring and preceptoring required
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including conflict resolution, negotiation, ability to have difficult conversations.
• Knowledge and skill of PRISMA or CRRT an asset
• Experienced in patient education and sharing knowledge of expected outcomes and care.
• Advanced physical assessment skills
• Positive attendance and work record essential.
• Demonstrates expert level of knowledge and experience and ability to manage the care of any patient admitted to the program.
• Advanced knowledge of hospital standards, policies, procedures, reporting structure and emergency measures
• Has the ability and desire to create a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best
• Ability to role model leadership behaviours and a desire for continuous improvement
• Exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills
• Excellent performance and attendance required

• Supports the College of Nurses Standards of Practice and the Quality Assurance Program
• Has strong knowledge and experience with Trillium Health Partners’ patient care policies including but not limited those related to the professional practice of nursing staff
• Provide support to patients and staff on an ongoing basis by rounding on staff daily
• Prepares for and attends the daily patient flow meeting with an approach to supporting patient needs across the hospital.
• Facilitate appropriate care planning with the interprofessional team to facilitate seamless transitions for our patients.
• Act as the initial contact person for patient and family inquiries; infection prevention and control; patient flow and general daily operational inquires.
• Is a positive role model and change champion for new initiatives
• Assists in the development of effective interpersonal relationships among interprofessional team through coaching, mentoring and facilitating difficult conversations.
• Monitors the quality of patient care through daily huddles and monitoring of key quality metrics on the Quality Board.
• Reports clinical/performance issues to the Clinical Manager including potential solutions for resolution.
• Responsible for the daily assignment of nursing workload
• Promotes positive patient relationships and addresses issues in a timely fashion.
• Regularly complete chart reviews and audits to ensure adherence and compliance to standards of care.
  To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
  Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
  Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
  Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
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